A United Call for a Cleaner, Greener Chennai
At CTTE College for Women, we believe in protecting both our heritage and our environment. The Clean Captain Cotton Canal Movement is our initiative to restore one of Chennai’s most historic and important water channels.
About the Canal
Located on St. Mary’s Road, Sembium, Perambur, the Captain Cotton Canal is named after the legendary British irrigation engineer Sir Arthur Cotton. Once a lifeline for flood control and water management, it is now facing severe pollution and neglect.
What’s Happening?
The canal is currently choked with:
Once a vital flood-control channel, it has now become stagnant, posing threats to health, safety, and the local ecosystem.
Why It Matters
Restoring the Captain Cotton Canal is crucial because it:
Actions Needed
To bring the canal back to life, we must:
Your contribution can make a difference:
🗑️ Let’s Not Dump – Dispose waste responsibly
🚰 Let’s Conserve Water – Reduce unnecessary water usage
📷 Let’s Report Violations – Raise awareness and take action
